Chelsea's chances of qualifying for the Conference League could be determined by their next games against Nottingham Forest and West Ham. The Blues must make the most of their lead and win all three points in an important home match against West Ham.
Gaining victory would give them more confidence and prepare them for Nottingham Forest, an extremely difficult away trip. Many teams have found the City Ground to be a challenging stadium, so Chelsea needs to be ready for a physical struggle. With their ascent up the table under their new manager, Forest has become a more fearsome opponent. Chelsea needs to improve their uneven away performance in order to guarantee a Conference League position.
The players for Chelsea need to step up to the plate as the pressure mounts. They have the skill and depth to overcome these obstacles, but it's crucial to turn this into performance.
Their season will be defined by these next two games, and a victory will maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Conference League. The players have an anticipation that their side will win, and the supporters will be excited to see it happen. Chelsea needs to perform now that the stage is set.